Adding Rich Tones and More Updates to Our Main Bedroom | Thrifty Decor Chick

May 27, 2025 - By 4idiotz

Article Summary

Thrifty Decor Chick shares a detailed transformation of her main bedroom, focusing on adding rich tones and lighter accents to create a bright yet cozy space. She replaced dark paint with crisp white vertical tongue and groove paneling, incorporated cottage-style decor, and used a watercolor artwork as inspiration for a ceiling makeover. The post also highlights her journey of upgrading drapes, addressing curtain hardware issues, and her plans for future DIY projects like painting the ceiling and adding coffered beams. This transformation demonstrates how small changes can significantly impact a room’s ambiance and functionality.

What This Means for You

Maximize light and space: Use light paint colors and vertical paneling to brighten smaller or darker rooms, enhancing their perceived size and airiness.
Upgrade practical elements: Invest in functional curtain hardware, such as IKEA’s Vidga track system, to improve ease of use and aesthetics in your space.
Incorporate DIY elements: Consider DIY projects like painting ceilings or adding architectural details to create a custom, high-end look on a budget.
Plan for future improvements: Take inspiration from phased upgrades, like the tray ceiling project, to gradually transform your space without overwhelming your budget or schedule.

Adding Rich Tones and More Updates to Our Main Bedroom | Thrifty Decor Chick

I replaced all of the dark paint with vertical tongue and groove in a crisp white paint:

This allowed me to incorporate more color into the room — before it was difficult to find tones that worked well with the dark paint color and accents. We ended up with a much brighter but still soothing bedroom with cottagey decor touches:

I’ve been adding a few newer additions over the past few months, and it all started with this beautiful art I found at HomeGoods:

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The floral art I had up was pretty, but I was looking for some deeper colors. This watercolor scene was exactly what I had been looking for:

The artwork became the inspiration for a bigger change I made as well! (And helped me to figure out the direction for the ceiling makeover I hope to start soon.)